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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.96, 500.30 and 284.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.96, 500.30 and 284.15 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.96 : 500.30 = 284.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.96/500.30 = 284.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.96x = 500.30 × 284.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.96x = 142,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,160.53/362.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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